Violence and Politics: Iraq, the US and Iran

In Iraq, violence has increased and Iran has broken off talks with the US on Iraqi security. The Maliki government has backed away from claims that Iran is arming outlaw militias. We update conditions that
seem more complicated by the day, both militarily and politically. Also, relief efforts continue in Myanmar, and there are massive voter turnouts today in Indiana and North Carolina. We get some informed speculation on what the results might be.